Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The subject studies the work of Koorie playwrights, novelists and poets. The subject commences with the study of Sally Morgan's My place. Students are also encouraged to look at the work of other Koorie writers which deal with the issues of identity and the telling of life stories. The issues of racial stereotyping in literature by white authors dealing with Koories, and the emergence of a `black viewpoint' to counter this, will be examined. The emphasis upon the latter point is important as it can be seen as a continuation of the traditional Koorie society's emphasis upon the oral transmission of stories. The same themes are also examined in the poetry anthology and the play which the students will study. Where possible the students will make field trips to view plays or readings by Koorie writers.
Assessment Essay one (1000 words): 30% + Essay two (1000 words): 30% + Overview essay (1500 words): 40%